What does 'do not be overrighteous' mean in Ecclesiastes?

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                          What does the following verse mean? 

> Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise -  Why destroy yourself? *(Ecclesiastes 7:16, NIV)*

The Bible often asks us to be righteous (Psalm 106:3, Matthew 5:20) so why is Solomon's request contradicting with the other verses?

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Mar 9, 2016, 11:46 AM
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What does 'do not be overrighteous' mean in Ecclesiastes?

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